Amy Grappone

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[Amy Grappone @AmyGrappone]

The @McCainInstitute’s first international edition of the #SedonaForum is now officially in the books. Looking forward to sharing more details from this historic event.

[McCain Institute @McCainInstitute]

Take a sneak peek at photos from the McCain Institute’s inaugural #SedonaForumTokyo hosted in partnership with @I_House_Japan. From Japan’s Finance Minister @satsukikatayama to McCain Institute Board Member General Petraeus in conversation with @EvelynNFarkas, conversations ranged from China and Taiwan, to global and economic security, and the importance of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. More details and videos from the event to be released soon.

[Amy Grappone @AmyGrappone]

China’s constitution technically allows for freedom of religion, but the #CCP is notorious for its acts of religious persecution. @McCainInstitute's @AlexisMrachek & @PedroPizano explain why this matters to US foreign policy and call for Pastor Jin's immediate release.

[Washington Examiner @dcexaminer]

Ezra Jin, founder and pastor of Zion Church, and more than 30 of his associates and church staff were detained in China on Oct. 10. They have been charged but not yet sentenced for their alleged crimes. Time is running out. | RESTORING AMERICA https://t.co/fXCunkVe0i

[Amy Grappone @AmyGrappone]

Important piece co-written by my colleague
@AlexisMrachek

[RFE/RL Pressroom @RFERLPress]

"There are consequences to ceding the information space. When there is a void, authoritarian actors like the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the Kremlin will fill it."

For @HudsonInstitute, @OliviaEnos and @AlexisMrachek on the value of @RFERL and @RadioFreeAsia:

[Paul Kane @pkcapitol]

Weekend PKCap column:
McConnell & other R national security hawks feel some momentum, after brutal winter/early spring left them reeling.
They need to isolate nativists in Trump orbit.
“Let’s hope the president continues to move in the direction he has,” MM told McCain Inst. ..

[Garry Kasparov @Kasparov63]

Seeing this McCain Institute event reminds me of way back in 2016 when Republican leaders knew Putin was a thug and a killer who was attacking the US and US interests. And wanted to do something about it instead of just posting tweets and postponing deadlines.

[McCain Institute @McCainInstitute]

IN THE NEWS: #SedonaForum 2025. Explore the media coverage from this year’s Forum—including features in @azcentral, @washingtonpost, @FT, @politico, @cspan, @azfamily, @thehill, @taipei_times, and more. https://t.co/o5gnO3O694

[McCain Institute @McCainInstitute]

Sneak peek: Day two of the 2025 #SedonaForum.
@cindymccain, @kellyo, @vkaramurza, @AlsuKurmasheva, @SenMarkKelly, @amyklobuchar, @SenAmyKlobuchar.

[Demetri @AsiaLens]

US could defeat China in a Taiwan war today but under increasing pressure.

⁦@IndoPacom #AdmiralPaparo says US on a “bad trajectory” at #SedonaForum
https://t.co/eyA4nWQhpy

[Ishaan Tharoor @ishaantharoor]

@JasonCrowCO @McCainInstitute Belarusian opposition leader @Tsihanouskaya urges the world not to hand over her country to Putin as a “consolation prize” in wrangling over Ukraine #sedonaforum @McCainInstitute

[Ishaan Tharoor @ishaantharoor]

At #SedonaForum, @MariaCorinaYA, Venezuela’s opposition leader in hiding, says her country should go from being a “criminal hub” to being an “energy hub” of the region, speaking in language Trump surely understands @McCainInstitute

[Amy Grappone @AmyGrappone]

Standing ovation for @MariaCorinaYA who spoke live to the #sedonaforum while accepting the @McCainInstitute’s Courage & Leadership Award for her courageous fight for freedom in Venezuela.

[Amy Grappone @AmyGrappone]

Today we recognize #WorldPressFreedomDay at the #sedonaforum with our media partner @washingtonpost & The Post’s Press Freedom Partnership.

[McCain Institute @McCainInstitute]

Today on #WorldPressFreedomDay, we honor the journalists we support — courageous truth-tellers who risk everything to defend freedom, dignity, and democracy. #PressFreedom #HRD

[McCain Institute @McCainInstitute]

The 2025 #SedonaForum kicks off May 2 with the theme “Wielding America’s Preeminent Power.” The @washingtonpost will serve as the exclusive media partner & top-notch journalists will lead timely conversations with a bipartisan group of lawmakers and experts. https://t.co/gZvo085aJG

[Amy Grappone @AmyGrappone]

.@jrezaian writes about his conversation with @vkaramurza at the McCain Institute in his inaugural @wppressfreedom newsletter. Read it here: https://t.co/uJ7wardpdK

[Amy Grappone @AmyGrappone]

If you care about freeing hostages from evil autocratic regimes like Russia & Iran, check out the @McCainInstitute's newly launched John McCain Freedom for Political Prisoner's Initiative featuring advisory council experts @vkaramurza & @jrezaian. #FPPI https://t.co/WA4OdlNJcg

[Nana Sajaia @NanaSajaia]

“There are no Georgians that are pro Russian,” @Zourabichvili_S tells group of journalists at @McCainInstitute.

[Elisa Massimino @ecmassimino]

Jesús Armas, a renowned Venezuelan opposition leader & a @McCainInstitute Global Leader has been arbitrarily detained by the Maduro regime. Jesús is a fierce advocate for democracy and freedom. We call for his unconditional release. #FreeJesúsArmas

[Amy Grappone @AmyGrappone]

Jesus Armas is a member of the McCain Global Leaders alumni network and a close friend of the @McCainInstitute. He must be released immediately! #FreeJesúsArmas

[Leopoldo López @leopoldolopez]

Jesus Armas, a democracy activist and social leader was kidnapped by the Maduro regime last night.

Jesus has been a strong voice for freedom in and outside Venezuela.

He is a good friend and a founding member of the @WLCongress.

Maduro MUST go, Venezuela will be FREE.

[Amy Grappone @AmyGrappone]

.@McCainInstitute chief program officer & forced labor expert @AbramsKL speaking with @ian_urbina on how slave labor distorts markets and degrades the planet - particularly in the illegal fishing space led by China.

[Nana Sajaia @NanaSajaia]

“That plain document, which is worth nothing nowadays,” - Denys Sienik, Ukrainian Embassy DCM when asked about Budapest Memorandum signed exactly 30 years ago today. @McCainInstitute’s Washington Forum.